Robert “Bob” John Lee

January 21, 1951 – July 14, 2015

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved Bob who left us suddenly and much too soon! Predeceased by his father, Harden, Bob leaves behind his mother, Betty; devoted wife, Dale; children, Kepmen, Trina and Carmen; brothers, Howard (Chris) and Calvin (Sarah); sister, Marisa (Al); niece and nephews, Jessie, Mitchell, Nick, Mark and Daniel; grandchildren, Trey and Lucas, a large extended family and countless lifelong friends. Bob worked for BC transit for many years. He was a devoted family member and friend who would help anyone in need. Bob loved fishing, bowling, working on cars and spending time at Lake Cowichan. We will forever love, miss and remember you, Bob.

An outdoor celebration of life will be held on Sunday, August 23rd from 1 to 4 pm at 4607 Morland Road, Metchosin, BC.

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  1. We are deeply saddened by the news of Bob’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will all miss you Bob.

  2. Al and Helen Job

    Dale and family We are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He will be be missed by so many. Bob was always around to help anyone who needed help at Bayview as well as in his daily life. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  3. Dan & Margaret Ryan

    Our thoughts and hugs go out to you Dale and the rest of the Lee family. We spent many wonderful years with you at Bayview. I’ll do the Bob Lee shuffle one more time for you BOB

  4. Danice and John Vant

    Very shocked and saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. We have many fond memories of him from Bayview. He was always there to help, tell you a joke or pass on a Cert Mint. Will miss him… You are in our thoughts. Take good care.

  5. Ted and Maureen

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dale and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss seeing Bob around the neighbourhood.

  6. Dennis and Wanda Shiels

    We are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He had his own sense of humor and was always there when you needed him. We will miss him. Dale, our thoughts are with you and your family.

  7. John and Barb McDonald

    We are saddened to hear of Bobby’s passing. We will miss his smile and positive presence. A really nice guy and a pleasant person to all.

  8. Warren and Marilyn Little

    We will miss a good guy.

  9. Shirley Waldon

    Dale, I was so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

  10. Susan Haskins

    I am saddened to hear that Bob had passed away. I remember his great garlic laced burgers before water skiing at Shawnigan Lake. A dear person with a wonderful smile. He will be missed.

  11. Roger & Karin Boothroyd

    We were very sorry to hear of Bob’s passing ………… far too young. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  12. Marg & Bruce Walton

    To Dale and all of Bob’s family our sincerest condolences on your loss. Bob was a wonderful guy who would do anything for anyone. He will be sorely missed at the lake.

  13. Don & Janine Beckner

    We are very saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. Wonderful memories of his kind, warm and good humored way. A great guy.

  14. Dear Dale and family,
    I am so sorry to hear about Bob’s sudden passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
    Sincerely,
    Heather xo

  15. Barbara Buijert

    Dale and family, I,m very sorry to hear about Bob,s passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  16. Dear Dale my deepest sympathy for you and your family!Bob was a great guy and I enjoyed bowling with and against him Please let me know when celebration of life is as would like to come

  17. Larry Melnick & Shirley Peach

    Bobby was always able to “cut through the nonsense & tell it like it is”,
    with a Good Laugh thrown in!
    He made “The Transit Life” bearable in a lot of ways.
    Always looked forward to seeing Bob & Dale @ The Lake.
    Our Memories of “Bobby Stories” will always bring a Smile.
    One of the last of “The Good Guys”!
    Our Thoughts & Prayers are with the Family.

  18. Ted and Sharon Kardera

    Our thoughts are with you and your family at this very difficult time. Our sincere condolences to all of you.

  19. Ashley Holloway (nee Vant)

    Cheers to a life well-lived and to leaving good memories in your wake. Please do take care, Dale and I am very sorry hear of this.

  20. Sandi-Jo Ayers

    We are so very sorry to hear of your loss Marisa and family. Praying for your strength and protection during this difficult time.

    Sandi-Jo Ayers

  21. Bob & Lynne Punt

    We are so deeply saddened by Bob’s passing. We grew up only two doors from each other, played and went to school together and in ’77 Bob was the best man at our wedding. He will be forever in our memories.

  22. gary shade jill oakley

    so sorry to here of your loss had good times with Bob at Claremont and when I worked at Gurton’s he was working at the family store across the way always had a smile on his face and a sarcastic comment will miss you

  23. My sincere condolences to you Dale and families. May the love of family and friends surround you and ease your grief.
    XO Marlene

  24. John & Sandra Wylie

    Our sincere condolences to Dale and family. Will miss Bob in the garage, a neighbour in Colwood and up at Lake Cowichan. He was always there to lend a hand, whatever the project. Will miss him, gone too soon.
    John & Sandra

  25. Brian&Margaret de Montmorency

    Bob was one of the good guys and it was always a pleasure whenever we got together.

  26. Susan and Bruno

    Marisa, we are so sorry for you and your family’s loss. Our thoughts are with you and hugs are being sent your way

  27. Brian&Margaret de Montmorency

    Bob was one of the good guys and it was always a pleasure whenever we got together

  28. My sincere condolences to you and the family, Dale. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  29. Melinda Luthy

    I was deeply saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. I met this kind, gentle and compassionate soul as a car mechanic years ago from a coworker. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I will always remember Bob’s friendly smile.

  30. marilyn dymond

    I’m so sorry Dale and family for your loss. I will miss Bob.

  31. Dale + Gail Egers

    Our hearts go out to the Lee Family. May our warmest wishes help through these sad times. Hang on to the good memories and support from others.

  32. Gerry and Kerry Asoyuf

    We are so sorry for your loss. Our heartfelt condolences to the family.

  33. I lost track of Bob, and he of me, as we grew into our twenties. As teens, he’d trade me his Datsun 510, all kitted out, for the use of my BSA chopper style motorbike for weekends.
    Although I haven’t seen Bob for years and years, I think of him often, and the fun we had talking about cars and motorbikes and getting a taste of each other’s automotive passions.
    Bob was a great guy, and my memories of him will stay with me always.
    I hope that the life time of memories you all must have of him will warm your hearts forever more whenever you think of him.
    God bless.

    Philip Nyren
    boyhood chum

  34. Brian and Irene Cooper

    We are deeply sorry at the passing of Bob last time we saw you was in Purta Vallarta we will always remember the two of you Dale and Bob

  35. Dear Dale
    I am so sorry to read of Bob’s passing, thinking of you & your family
    at this difficult time. Bob was such a caring & fun person, I always felt welcome.

  36. Echo Eburne Symmons

    Hard to believe that Bob is gone. Knew him since we were in our teens, he was a close friend to my ex-husband, Dave Eburne. Bob was an usher in our wedding party. There were a lot of good memories. He was full of wit, sometimes dry, a twinkle in his eye. God’s speed, Bob! See you when we get there.

  37. Frank La Face

    Sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Bob will be very much missed by all his family and friends inside and out of B.C.T. I will think of him often.

  38. Paul & Linda Norman

    Dale, our hearts are with you and your family.
    So sorry for your loss.

  39. Mervin, Lena & Family

    We are saddened by the passing of Bobby. Our deepest sympathy to Dale, Betty, Howard, Calvin, Marisa and families. Har and Betty raised a great and close family. To all Bobby’s uncles and aunties, we are sorry for the loss of your nephew.
    Love, Merv, Lena and Family

  40. Doug and Lynda McDougall

    Sure weren’t ready for this. Can’t express how shocked and saddened we are to hear this awful news.

    We will miss him, but at the same time remember him as one of the best there was!

    Rest in peace Bobby.

  41. Dale, our thoughts are with you and your family. Bob was a very special man whom many will miss. May the wonderful memories you made help you through today and the days to come.
    We will miss him.
    Much love

  42. Mike and Eileen Currier

    We are shocked and sorry to hear if Bob’s death. Our sympathy to Dale and all of Bob’s family and friends. He was “one of the good guys” and will be missed by all who knew him.

  43. Greg and Charlene Piche

    Dale, so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Our hearts and thoughts go out to you and Bob’s family.
    Bob was an extremely great friend to my family. I will always remember the good times we had even when things were bad. Bob always was there to help. I will miss the “little advice” that Bob would give me as I grew up.Truly one of the good guys!

  44. Steve, Barb and Chris Jang

    We are so sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. We have great memories of him and loved him despite his crusty demeanor. We knew that he was such a softie underneath and was a stand-up guy. Bob will be missed by all but loved forever.

  45. Marion & Mark Johnstone

    Dear Howard and Family,

    No one can know the sorrow you must feel. The last time I saw Bob was driving a bus and he expressed how proud he was of his family. He will be greatly missed.

    Kind Regards,
    Marion Johnstone

    Howard, I am so sorry to hear about your brother passing. My thoughts are with you and your family.

    Sincerely,
    Mark Johnstone

  46. Linda and Barney Spaven

    Dale, we are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Our thoughts and hearts go out you and your family.

  47. Leigh and Carol Urquhart

    Dear Howard and family,
    Your brother Bob was a truly genuine, honest hard working man with not only a gift for working with anything mechanical, cars/trucks , RV’s boats. He also had a wonderful set of people skills and sense of humour, whether it be on the busses or with his customers and friends. I always admired Bob’s skill and accomplishments. For a young man, he had the good old school mentality He will be missed by all, I am sure.
    Sincerely,
    Leigh and Carol

  48. Dave and Lynn Doroz

    Our hearts and thoughts go out to you Dale and your family. We are saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. We will miss him being there if we ever needed him. We will also miss his great sense of humor. We are all here to support you.
    With all our love Dave and Lynn Doroz.

  49. To all your family, so sorry to hear of your loss of Bob, he was a very kind fellow. From all the Avis Family.

  50. carol and warrenchapman

    Sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. He will sorely missed by all who knew him. from the chapman family

  51. Jeff and Elaine Kerr

    Our heart felt sympathy to you Dale and the Lee Family. Bob will forever remain in our hearts and thoughts. This world has lost one of the great ones.
    All our love Jeff and Elaine.

  52. Dear Dale and Family, Mary-Ann and I were sad to hear of Bob’s passing. We have so many great memories of time spent at Transit and the awesome Easter camp outs that we shared with our kids and friends. I remember Bob as a child because his Dad was one of my early bosses and I have always had a deep respect for him and his family. He made this world a better place!

  53. Rich and Janet Giles

    Dale and family, we were so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Our thoughts are with you. He is gone too soon and will be missed.

  54. Marlene and Marty Auger

    Dale, Calvin, Howard and families, we are so sorry to hear about Bob. We will miss him dearly up here at the lake. Our thought are with you.

  55. rick and vanessa

    Dale, we are so very sad to hear about Bob. A great guy….who will be missed by so many people. Our condolences to you and the family.

  56. Brett and Karen Gunton

    So sorry to hear about Bob….last time i talked to him was at Fennels RV…what a great guy. Our condolences.

  57. A life taken too soon. I lost touch with Bob after high school and being family friends for so long, we connected just recently at a dual family reception. I will miss the celebration of life but will have a moment of remembrance for Bob. My condolences to Dale and the entire Lee family.

  58. Anita Copeland Kess

    Dear Betty and Family,

    We were so sad to hear that Bob had passed. Our family has fond memories of Bob, with his sense of humour and happy smile.

    Please accept our heartfelt condolences.

    With a sad heart,
    Anita ( for Ruth and Lann Copeland)

  59. Dale I was so sad to hear that Bobbi had passed away. Phil and I had wonderful memories of our time together especially at the lake. Bobbie was such a wonderful, generous, loving man he will be missed by so many. It brings a smile to my face to think of Phil and Bobbie out in the boat on Lake Cowichian. My thoughts and heart are with you and your family. Love and Hugs

  60. Marilyn & Geoff Amy

    We are extremely sorry to hear of Bob’s passing, a great guy gone too soon. Our condolences to Dale and family

  61. Brenda and Rick Mitchelmore

    It is a very sad time for you Dale and your family. We will all miss Bob and by all the messages, he was a very well loved and popular guy. Now with his mom’s passing, one cannot imagine the sadness in the Lee household. Thinking of you and hope you find strength in the coming days to carry on. With sincere sympathy, Brenda and Rick

  62. Pinky & Bonita Mar

    Dear Howard, Calvin & Marisa & Famili9es

    We are truly saddened by the sudden loss of your Brother Bob. Our families have been friends for a long time and being neighbours,, can remember when Bob was born 64 years ago.

    With our sincerest condolences and love,
    Pinky, Bonita & Family

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